Genetics and breeding are essential to modern hatchery management, improving chick quality, survival, and productivity through the selection of superior genetic lines.
17 Jun 2026
Hatchery Management in the Quail
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Every year, around 330 million one-day old male chicks are culled in the egg industry in Europe after hatching. The reason is their...
Every year, around 330 million one-day old male chicks are culled in the egg industry...
20 de October
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Some bacteria affect hatchability; enterococcus infections reduce hatchability and increase early mortality. The average broiler hatchability rate has decreased in the USA in the past decade.
Some bacteria affect hatchability; enterococcus infections reduce hatchability and increase early mortality. The average broiler...
11 de April
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Egg disinfection in many countries still relies on formaldehyde, but there is a clear trend toward alternative methods and chemical products. There are multiple chemical options, but to minimize residues, cuticular and chick’s mucosa damage, and costs, options such as ECA and SAEW are gaining market share.
Egg disinfection in many countries still relies on formaldehyde, but there is a clear trend...
16 de March
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With the constant genetic improvement and the increasingly frequent housing of heavy turkey lines, the incubation process must go through reviews of all its stages, adapting or correcting its process and procedures to these changes...
With the constant genetic improvement and the increasingly frequent housing of heavy turkey lines, the...
14 de July
Read moreQuail hatcheries play a crucial role in the production of healthy and productive birds for meat and egg purposes.
Quail hatcheries play a crucial role in the production of healthy and productive birds for...
28 de April
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